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HackerOne Appoints Chris Evans as Chief Information Security Officer
Founder of Google Project Zero, and head of Tesla and Dropbox security, will also hold the title of Chief Hacking Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, December 08, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HackerOne, the world’s most trusted hacker-powered security platform, today announced the appointment of its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). A pillar of the security industry, Chris Evans, will also hold the newly created role of Chief Hacking Officer. The Chief Hacking Officer role will give hackers an additional seat at the table at HackerOne, with Chris collaborating with the community to deliver their point of view in executive level discussions. The role will also advise and support organizations with best practices for partnering with the community and be responsible for developing the next generation of hackers.
“All software has security vulnerabilities,” explained Chris. “The only way to outpace the cybercriminals is to enlist the help of external security researchers. Across every industry, we’re seeing the most innovative companies and CISOs embrace ethical hackers to reduce risk. I look forward to working with the best hackers in the world and supporting them in helping companies and governments increase their resistance to attacks.”
Chris has been instrumental in developing cybersecurity best practices and essential initiatives, including founding the Google Chrome security team and Google Project Zero security research team. Google Project Zero was founded on the basis of collaboration and transparency with the aim of finding zero day vulnerabilities in all software, not only Google owned products. Chris has also since held the top security position at Dropbox and Tesla.
“There are few people in our industry who have done as much to advance cybersecurity through ethical hacking as Chris Evans and we are honored to welcome him at HackerOne,” said Marten Mickos, CEO of HackerOne. “The best CISOs in the world understand hacking, and in his dual role, Chris will represent the community on our executive team and develop security best practices both internally and for our customers.”
Chris will also support HackerOne’s expansion of its security intelligence solutions, which…
Chris Valasek on Hacking The Jeep Cherokee
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If its midsummer, it must be time for hacker summer camp. The Black Hat Briefings cybersecurity conference kicks off tomorrow in Las Vegas, after a year that saw both Black Hat and DEFCON postponed. Both conferences will be held in person and online And, after a year interrupted by the COVID pandemic, 2021 promises a return to something approaching normal – if you can look past the surging Delta Variant COVID cases in and around Las Vegas.
With the event almost upon us, we’re running an encore edition of the podcast and looking back to one of the the most significant Black Hat presentations of all time, the 2015 demonstration of a wireless, software based hack of a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee by security researchers Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller.
In this interview from July 2015, I speak with Chis, who was then, the Director of Vehicle Research at IOActive about the work he and Charlie did to develop their wireless attack that gave them remote control the Cherokee’s braking, steering and acceleration of late model Chrysler vehicles. (Chris is now the Director of Product Security at Cruze.)
The issue is one that has taken on even more importance in the six years since this interview aired. For one thing: the role of software in modern vehicles has only grown, with software based hands free and “autonomous” driving features now common in late model vehicles. Tesla recently released FSD v9 – an update to its “fully self driving” software that – the company admits – is a bit of a misnomer. NHTSA is investigating three dozen crashes involving vehicles using driver assistance features.
Autonomous vehicles could save more lives than they take. That might not matter.
As it has in recent years, DEFCOn will feature a Car Hacking Village this year that brings together some of the world’s top automotive cyber experts (and a lot of tinkerers) to poke holes in common vehicle hardware and software systems. With US roads being used as a test bed and drivers filling in as “crash test dummies” for companies like Tesla,…
CIS Mobile Hires Industry Veteran Chris Chroniger to Lead Secure Mobility Support Efforts
ASHBURN, Va., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CIS Mobile, a mobile security leader, today announces the hiring of veteran industry executive Christopher (Chris) Chroniger, to develop and oversee its customer-facing and program management efforts. Chris will be responsible for the development, implementation and operation of all customer support and delivery activities for the rapidly growing altOS secure mobility platform. In this role, Chris will report directly to Dr. Bill Anderson, President of CIS Mobile.
In a statement, Anderson noted “Chris brings many years of experience to our altOS platform. Our unique combination of a modified Android OS supported by a powerful management console has gathered an increasing amount of attention from mission-driven customers. CIS Mobile has seen significant growth over the past year as customers recognize the risk and vulnerabilities found in consumer-grade mobile security. Chris brings a great skillset to our team and will help us scale our sales, support and operations activities.”
Prior to joining CIS Mobile, Chroniger served as Chief Technology Officer for GAP Solutions – where he was responsible for the development, implementation and operation of the company’s solutions and technology services. In his work at GAP – a SystemOne Company – Chris led successful new business capture and delivery across multiple areas of expertise. Chris also established GAP’s Communities of Interest (COI) to support internal requirements for collaboration and team engagement. Chris was a key business driver for GAP’s work at the US Food and Drug Administration’s Enterprise Services and Solutions Division Modernization Program.
Prior to his work at GAP, Chris served as Chief Technology Officer for Maximus (formerly Acentia), NetStar-1 and Vice President, Strategic Technologies & Services for Dimension Data US (formerly TimeBridge Technologies). Chris also held key technological support roles at the Executive Office of the President and NASA.
Chris is an active member at ACTI-IAC, Washington Executive IoT Council and previously was Chair of the IPv6 Working Group.
About CIS Mobile
CIS Mobile is a subsidiary of CIS Secure, an industry leader and global…